Grand Teton National Park, located in Wyoming is nothing short of stunning! Given the close proximity of Yellowstone, I don’t think that Grand Teton gets the due it deserves. In 1929, Grand Teton National Park was established, protecting the beautiful mountain peaks and encompassing 310,000 acres. Grand Teton National Park has miles of hiking trails, wildlife and, of course, incredible views.
You could easily spend weeks exploring all that Grand Teton has to offer, but if you only have a day or two this is our list of fantastic stops that you and your family will enjoy.
Tip 1: Like other National Parks, Grand Teton offers a Junior Ranger program. If you are visiting with kids, the Junior Ranger program is a must and will make their time at Grand Teton National Park even more fun!
Tip 2: Get the free Grand Teton NPS app. When given the option to download it for offline use, do it. Cell service in the park is very spotty. With the app, you’ll be able to see exactly where you are in the park, as well as, road closures and upcoming stops.
What a great guide! I would love to photograph this area!
Great post! It makes me want to plan a trip back there! I used to go to Jackson Hole for work each year but its been 5 years since the last time. I never got to see the Chapel of Sacred Heart, so adding that to my list!
Wow looks stunning! And those grizzly bears just casually crossing the road.. amazing!
Wow, woooooooaw! The Grand Tetons look truly gorgeous. You really do have ridiculously beautiful National Parks in the USA. This looks like such a perfect place to explore, hike and take photos.
p.s. I love that you got to see a moose! I always keep my eyes peeled in areas with them, but we have never managed to meet one yet.
This post makes me want to go back to Grand Tetons National Park. I would love to do the hike around Jenny Lake. Jackson Hole was worth visiting as well.
Those photos of the bears and moose are amazing! I’d love to visit Grand Teton for the views, a friend went there earlier this year and came back with some spectacular phtos and was absolutely raving about the National Park! I’ll have to but the Oxbow Bend and Mormon Row on my ‘must see’ list.
Your photos are all so beautiful! I would love to spend time here! A boat ride on Jenny Lake would be a highlight for us for sure. Thanks for the tip about hopping on in the morning!
This looks so majestic! I look forward to visiting one day!!!
Wow I love this adventure! Your photos are beautiful and I can’t wait to get to Grand Teton. Thanks for the great recommendations. Pinning this for late!
I love National Parks – one day I’ll make it to the Tetons! Such a great guide to a beautiful place.
Those landscapes are spectacular!! I need to go soon!
I spent 2 weeks here and just loved the landscape. If you ever return, check out Schwabacher Landing for beavers. Also had the best buffalo burger at MacPhail’s – YUM!
A buffalo burger sounds good. I didn’t have an opportunity to try one while we were there. We went to Schwabacher’s Landing, but didn’t see any beavers. Next time!
The national park looks so unspoilt and beautiful and the lake looks so peaceful. I can imagine spending a few weeks of summer soaking it all up and breathing in fresh air.
It really is a beautiful respite from the the busyness of life.
The National Parks across the country are all so beautiful and unique! I need to spend more time checking out everything I’m missing here in the US.
It’s beautiful there, especially around the lakes and the marina with the snow-capped mountains. I can’t imagine seeing bears cross the road though! How exciting.
Great article and the pictures are beautiful! I’d love to go there one day!
I haven’t been to Grand Teton National Park since 2006 or so, and your pictures make me want to go back even more! I love the scenery out there and the natural beauty. I missed doing some of these things the first time, so I’ll have to make sure to use your list when I return!
Thanks for stopping by! So glad you liked the article and found the list helpful! Grand Teton National Park is such a special and beautiful park to visit.
Looking forward to Teton, tomorrow, and keeping this info handy-we followed your advice in Yellowstone and VERY pleased/happy with everything we did based on your info!
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Thanks for all the information. This looks like a fantastic way to explore nature and enjoy the National Park.
This is a really helpful guide! I didn’t realize those cross pictures on your Instagram we’re taken here! I’ve never seen views of the park from that perspective. Looks like such an epic family vacation!